Alpaca Markets is a developer-first trading platform offering APIs for stock, options, and cryptocurrency trading. Founded in 2017, Alpaca is known for enabling developers to create trading applications with ease, providing commission-free and 24/5 market access across various asset classes including US stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies. ^{[1] [4]}

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History

Alpaca was established in 2017 with the vision of simplifying financial market access for developers through an API-centric approach. Over the years, the company has expanded its services, including the integration of AI-based trading capabilities and tokenization of assets.

In July 2026, Alpaca raised $135 million to accelerate its agent-first brokerage and API-first prime brokerage infrastructure. ^[2]

This expansion aligns with its strategy to streamline access to global markets through tokenization, reshaping financial applications and market participants. ^[3]​

Products & Services

Alpaca's product suite includes several APIs designed to cater to different trading needs:

• Broker API: This offers a complete end-to-end brokerage platform with resources like webinars, eBooks, and guides. It is designed to facilitate easy connection for fintech startups and established financial institutions. ^[3]
• Trading API: It allows users to execute trading algorithms with tools like TradingView for charting, and access to real-time market data. The API supports algorithmic trading, trading insights powered by AI, and 24/5 trading access, catering to both retail and institutional clients. ^[3]
• Microservices for Tokenization: Alpaca has developed a network enabling the tokenization of equities to trade as one connected market. This allows for instant in-kind mint/redemption, providing deep liquidity and 24/7 access. ^[3]

Technology

The technology underpinning Alpaca's platform is designed to facilitate seamless integration with various trading systems. The platform adheres to high security standards being ISO 27001:2022 certified and SOC 2 Type II compliant. ^[3]

This ensures a robust and secure environment for executing trades and managing portfolios.

Investments and Funding

Alpaca has been supported by significant investments from notable parties. In addition to the recent 300 million in debt financing from Payward, Kraken’s parent company, and BMO. Earlier in the year, Alpaca raised 1.15 billion. Investors include BNP Paribas, Kraken, Peak XV Partners, and several others. ^[1]​

Alpaca said it will use the new financing to accelerate its agent-first brokerage and API-first prime brokerage infrastructure.

“As tokenization reshapes access to global markets and AI accelerates the creation of new financial applications and market participants, demand is growing for regulated infrastructure built for this paradigm shift,” said Yoshi Yokokawa, co-founder and CEO of Alpaca. ^[2]

Partnerships and Collaborations

Alpaca has forged partnerships with various financial and tech companies to expand its reach and capabilities.

Notably, it has collaborated with Binance via a revenue-sharing agreement to provide brokerage, clearing, and custody infrastructure for Binance’s stock trading products. ^{[2] [5]}

This partnership reflects Alpaca’s growing influence in both the cryptocurrency and traditional finance sectors. ^[3]

Ecosystem and Adoption

As a platform that caters to developers, Alpaca has been pivotal in democratizing access to financial trading services.

Its open architecture and cutting-edge tools have attracted a wide range of fintech companies and developers looking to integrate trading capabilities into their platforms.

This has led to increased adoption by fintech startups, digital wallets, hedge funds, and robo-advisors, making Alpaca a central figure in the financial trading API ecosystem. ^[3]​

Regulatory Compliance

Alpaca operates with strict adherence to regulatory standards. It is a member of FINRA and SIPC, providing regulatory protection and confidence to its users. ^[3]

Furthermore, Alpaca Crypto LLC, a subsidiary offering cryptocurrency services, is registered as a Money Services Business with FinCEN, underscoring its commitment to regulatory compliance in the digital asset space. ^[3]​

In summary, Alpaca Markets is a pioneer in broker infrastructure for modern financial services, leveraging technology to reshape access to various trading markets through secure and comprehensive APIs. Its continued growth and strategic partnerships are a testament to its innovative approach and commitment to expanding the reach of financial services globally. ^[1]